Comparisons
Baghlan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Afghanistan: Hilmand and Parwan
Baghlan in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Baghlan peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Baghlan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Puli Khumri, Baghlan and Nahrin. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Puli Khumri followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Baghlan followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nahrin followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease.
How do development practices in Baghlan fare in comparison to others in Afghanistan? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Baghlan was the 24th-most disconnected out of the 28 regions in Afghanistan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Afghanistan, street construction in Baghlan has become more connected. Baghlan ranked 22nd in 1975, 27th in 1976-1990, 26th in 1991-2005 and 24th in 2006-2020.
Baghlan in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Baghlan is Puli Khumri with an SNDi of 7.61, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Baghlan with an SNDi of 2.33, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Baghlan, Puli Khumri
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Baghlan peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Baghlan, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Puli Khumri, Baghlan and Nahrin. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Puli Khumri rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Baghlan followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Nahrin peaked in 1976-1990.
To date, Baghlan is the 25th-most disconnected out of the 28 regions in Afghanistan. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Afghanistan, the street network in Baghlan has become more connected. Baghlan ranked 22nd in 1975, 26th in 1976-1990, 26th in 1991-2005 and 25th in 2006-2020.